Guys who went or are in the USA military check in

[TR88]

after you sign up and complete the boot camp, they send you on a mission. Can you choose where and for how long you go to ? Serious answers only, jokers gtfo!

[firedawg]

your job will dictate where you go....
for instance when i was complete with tech school i was assigned to herbert field fla. i chose to switch with another guy and went to nc.

[YorkHunt]

[Tech N9ne]

[TR88]

smoke watch out , ur too old for army, go back to your cashiers job at the local deli

[excel]

My friend finished and told them he liked the beach and would like to be sent to a tropical environment, they shipped his ass to Afghanistan.

[TR88]

My friend finished and told them he liked the beach and would like to be sent to a tropical environment, they shipped his ass to Afghanistan.

damn, thats bad, for how long tho

[stikymess]

after you sign up and complete the boot camp, they send you on a mission. Can you choose where and for how long you go to ? Serious answers only, jokers gtfo!

After boot camp you get an MOS (military occupation code), basically a "job" you will be sent to that particular school to learn. You can pick a specific job or location while enlisting, but that can be taken away based on performance or lack of performance in boot camp.

You will have the MOS until you get out, if you are needed elsewhere you will be crossed trained and moved. It comes down to where you are needed, basically filling positions.

[TR88]

After boot camp you get an MOS (military occupation code), basically a "job" you will be sent to that particular school to learn. You can pick a specific job or location while enlisting, but that can be taken away based on performance or lack of performance in boot camp.

You will have the MOS until you get out, if you are needed elsewhere you will be crossed trained and moved. It comes down to where you are needed, basically filling positions.

Thank you for your information!

[CarpeDime]

TR88 just remember, they're NOT going to ask you, but they DON'T want you to tell them, got it? Whatever you are into you are into, that's up to you pal, but no one wants to know, so don't go around yapping about who you think is cute and what you'd like to do to or with whomever, or whom you'd like to do whatever to or with you. Just because they aren't going to ask, does NOT mean they want you to tell.

It's a subtle but important point - got it?

[Dirty Sanchez]

after you sign up and complete the boot camp, they send you on a mission. Can you choose where and for how long you go to ? Serious answers only, jokers gtfo!

Here's the short answer:

After boot camp/basic training and your specialty training you're sent to your first duty station (or mission as you state). The normal enlistment for the military is a 4 year hitch and then you can either re-enlist for another hitch or separate from the service. On active duty normally you can't "choose" your duty station, especially your first hitch because they have you by the balls. If you choose to join the National Guard or Reserve you can stay in your home area, because that's where you drill one weekend a month and 2 weeks in the Summer and normally work in your hometown as a teacher, stock broker, etc.

I was an Air Force guy, and I will tell you the Army and Marine recruiters will twist the truth left and right. The key is to remember to NEVER sign anything or raise your right hand until you're damn sure you want to make the commitment.

[Sdotbold]

your job will dictate where you go....
for instance when i was complete with tech school i was assigned to herbert field fla. i chose to switch with another guy and went to nc.

I was in the air force too. In the USAF you go to techschool after boot camp for your specific AFSC (your job). When your about to complete tech training you will receive orders to your first duty station. From there you begin your on the job training. After you complete that which took me 18months, i was then eligible for deployment. any other questions just ask.

[jrmartin.mig]

When you go to meps to sign your contract, they will give you a couple options of what MOS (job) you would like. After boot, you will go to school for your particular job, which could last anywhere from a couple months to a year. After that, you will be assigned to a permanent duty station, with a Squadren, division, or whatever they have in your field. From there, you go where they do. You really have no say as to where you go for your first 4 years. After that, you can request when you resign, but never have a guarantee.

[Emily_Haines]

I like to watch sports and gamble heavily

Are there any branches in Las Vegas, Monte Carlo or Macau

[Ra77er]

If I could do it all over, I would've went AF instead of Army.

[Dirty Sanchez]

I like to watch sports and gamble heavily

Are there any branches in Las Vegas, Monte Carlo or Macau

Nellis AFB is in Vegas...planted right next to the Speedway...it was a trainwreck for the young guys as they spent their off time gambling...can't tell you the number of guys getting smacked with Article 15's for not making their car payments because they lost it on a football game

[Sdotbold]

Nellis AFB is in Vegas...planted right next to the Speedway...it was a trainwreck for the young guys as they spent their off time gambling...can't tell you the number of guys getting smacked with Article 15's for not making their car payments because they lost it on a football game

went to red flag for 30 days @ nellis. Great time.

[Sdotbold]

military dont play around if you dont pay your bills. Have seen people get kicked out for it.

[Dirty Sanchez]

military dont play around if you dont pay your bills. Have seen people get kicked out for it.

There's actually a provision/law in the military where a business owner who is stiffed by a military person can petition the base to garnish the wages to get their money....it doesn't stop the problem, but military folks know if they go to collection, etc. their Commander is most likely going to kick their balls in eventually.

[firedawg]

i was at nellis TDY ran up my gov amex and that wasnt fun when i got back

[frostno98]

How well you perform on the ASVAB test usually taken at the local National guard base, will give the recruiter an idea what's position you might be able to fill. Basically anybody's qualify for infantry or a combat position, while getting in intelligence or being an MP is more competitive.

[Sdotbold]

Government Travel Cards! LOL i always used my personal cards and was reimbursed.

[Nismo]

If I could do it all over, I would've went AF instead of Army.

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[King Mayan]

After boot camp you get an MOS (military occupation code), basically a "job" you will be sent to that particular school to learn. You can pick a specific job or location while enlisting, but that can be taken away based on performance or lack of performance in boot camp.

You will have the MOS until you get out, if you are needed elsewhere you will be crossed trained and moved. It comes down to where you are needed, basically filling positions.

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You joining tr88??

[Dirty Sanchez]

Your Choice

[King Mayan]

Your Choice

[flyingillini]

I spent exactly 473 days in the Israeli Army, Noar Halutzi Lohem to be exact.

[tony_come]

Attn: young men

put in 25yrs and retire

do the math

[sweethook]

sad to say it but this is it in a nut shell. its 90% candy and lipstick 10% the time there cashin checks. games over and the world knows, its gone to takin 10 years to find 1 man if he's not wearing lipstick. . . gl you gone need it

[LVHerbie]

If I could do it all over, I would've went AF instead of Army.

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As far as the original question depending on the branch and how bad they want you, you can get your first duty station guaranteed in your contract... This is also something you might be able to do upon reenlisting...